1.1 Background of the study
It's hard to avoid hearing about influenza virus these days. The new influenza virus (H1N1) was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person (transmitted by inhalation of infectious droplets and droplet nuclei, by direct contact, and perhaps, by indirect contact), probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. As like all influenza viruses, swine flu viruses change constantly. Seasonal flu, severe illnesses and death has occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus. The new spread of this virus have lead to 66 death in Malaysia (updated on 18/08/2009) and many people being contacted with the influenza either direct or indirectly. There is no vaccine available right now to protect against novel H1N1 virus. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza. Thus, it is important to discover the level of awareness especially among UMP students. As observed, we can identify that different students in UMP might have different perceptions or attitude towards prevention and protection strategy on influenza. For example, keep ourselves away from the crowded areas, wear suitable personal protective equipment such as masks or glove when necessary. Thus, a case study such as this may help create deeper awareness on the effects of pandemic influenza.
1.2 Problem statement
The spread of influenza is increasing rapidly and vaccines are not found easily, measures to protect mankind from getting this flu is important. Not many are aware on how to react if they are faced with such a situation, thus awareness is a must. 1.3 Research objectives
1.3.1To investigate the level of awareness on pandemic influenza.
1.3.2To find out influenza self-prevention strategy among students.
1.4 Research Question
1.4.1 Do UMP students know what is pandemic influenza?
1.4.2 Are they aware of pandemic influenza?
1.4.3 Do UMP students practice positive attitude towards pandemic influenza?
1.4.4 Do UMP students work towards practising self-prevention from the spread of influenza? 1.5 Definition of the terms
1.5.1Awareness Awareness is the state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness among the students. It is an alert cognitive state in which the students are aware of themselves and their situation.
1.5.2Pandemic Pandemicis a geographical widespread outbreak of an infectious disease in which many people are infected at the same time; occurring throughout a region or even throughout the world.
1.5.3Influenza Influenzais an acute febrile which is characterized by fever and highly contagious viral disease. It is easily diffused or spread as from one person to another by infection.
1.6 Review of methodology As to conduct this research, we are decided to used two type of instruments which is survey questionaires and individual interviews. The target audience involved in this research are 80 UMP students from different faculty. For the survey questionaire’s participants, we decide to choose them according to our distribution ratio which is non-random technique. But for the individual interviews, we choose the participant randomly among UMP students.
1.7 Organization of chapters
This study comprises of five chapters which are introduction, review of literature,methodology,findings,conclusion and recommendation.Under chapter one of introduction, the chapter is sub-divided into background of the study which explains a history on pandemic influenza,problem statement, research objectives, research questions and definition of the terms.
As for the second chapter of review of literature is all about the synthesis of articles related to the the studyof the level of awarness for pandemic influenza.
The third chapter of methodology is sub-divided into three which are description of participants who are involved in the survey questioonnares,data collection instruments which are survey questionnare and individual interview and data analysis.
The fourth chapter is on findings and discussion of the survey and interview conducted and for the results obtained.
As for the last chapter which is conclusion and recommendations is an overall on the study and to provide measures for improvement.
It's hard to avoid hearing about influenza virus these days. The new influenza virus (H1N1) was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person (transmitted by inhalation of infectious droplets and droplet nuclei, by direct contact, and perhaps, by indirect contact), probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. As like all influenza viruses, swine flu viruses change constantly. Seasonal flu, severe illnesses and death has occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus. The new spread of this virus have lead to 66 death in Malaysia (updated on 18/08/2009) and many people being contacted with the influenza either direct or indirectly. There is no vaccine available right now to protect against novel H1N1 virus. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza. Thus, it is important to discover the level of awareness especially among UMP students. As observed, we can identify that different students in UMP might have different perceptions or attitude towards prevention and protection strategy on influenza. For example, keep ourselves away from the crowded areas, wear suitable personal protective equipment such as masks or glove when necessary. Thus, a case study such as this may help create deeper awareness on the effects of pandemic influenza.
1.2 Problem statement
The spread of influenza is increasing rapidly and vaccines are not found easily, measures to protect mankind from getting this flu is important. Not many are aware on how to react if they are faced with such a situation, thus awareness is a must.
1.3 Research objectives
1.3.1To investigate the level of awareness on pandemic influenza.
1.3.2To find out influenza self-prevention strategy among students.
1.4 Research Question
1.4.1 Do UMP students know what is pandemic influenza?
1.4.2 Are they aware of pandemic influenza?
1.4.3 Do UMP students practice positive attitude towards pandemic influenza?
1.4.4 Do UMP students work towards practising self-prevention from the spread of influenza?
1.5 Definition of the terms
1.5.1Awareness
Awareness is the state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness among the students. It is an alert cognitive state in which the students are aware of themselves and their situation.
1.5.2Pandemic
Pandemic is a geographical widespread outbreak of an infectious disease in which many people are infected at the same time; occurring throughout a region or even throughout the world.
1.5.3Influenza
Influenza is an acute febrile which is characterized by fever and highly contagious viral disease. It is easily diffused or spread as from one person to another by infection.
1.6 Review of methodology
As to conduct this research, we are decided to used two type of instruments which is survey questionaires and individual interviews. The target audience involved in this research are 80 UMP students from different faculty. For the survey questionaire’s participants, we decide to choose them according to our distribution ratio which is non-random technique. But for the individual interviews, we choose the participant randomly among UMP students.
1.7 Organization of chapters
This study comprises of five chapters which are introduction, review of literature,methodology,findings,conclusion and recommendation.Under chapter one of introduction, the chapter is sub-divided into background of the study which explains a history on pandemic influenza,problem statement, research objectives, research questions and definition of the terms.
As for the second chapter of review of literature is all about the synthesis of articles related to the the studyof the level of awarness for pandemic influenza.
The third chapter of methodology is sub-divided into three which are description of participants who are involved in the survey questioonnares,data collection instruments which are survey questionnare and individual interview and data analysis.
The fourth chapter is on findings and discussion of the survey and interview conducted and for the results obtained.
As for the last chapter which is conclusion and recommendations is an overall on the study and to provide measures for improvement.